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 2014-08-19 11:56 AM in reply to: runswithcrazydog |
 1159   |  Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official ThreadOriginally posted by runswithcrazydog I'm still here just nothing new to add about the course. I did see the final run course is posted today with aid stations. And the comment that "special needs bags will not be returned". http://www.ironman.com/~/media/f7260949c01c40d59907fba1621c8ad0/cha... That's really crappy that we can't retrieve our bags in some way. I'm not going to put dry socks or a long sleeve in my bag if I can't get back my tri top and other socks. How hard is it to leave the bags there so at least our family member can pick up after we pass by? I can't tell you how much it ticked me off to see some random person post on FB the photo of their haul from IM Boulder run special needs. She took home a year's supply of gu, nice bottles, sunglasses, etc. She said they dumped out all of the bags and took what they wanted. That's just wrong. seriously! WTF!! I know when we did B2B last year - I did the half, friends did the full - all the bags were just piled up and you grabbed them if you wanted the next day - everything else was donated to charity - volunteers couldn't just pick through them - makes me really consider what I am going to put in them for sure - like, if its cool, do I want to start with my light-weight/long-sleeve bike jacket, that I may have to take off half-way through - especially if I won't get it back |
| 2014-08-19 12:33 PM in reply to: austhokie |
Regular 165 | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread I agree they should at least leave the bags there until a certain specified time. Last year at IMFL, I went to retrieve my bag the following day. The special needs bags were being held until 1pm, then "discarded." We went by at 1pm and the volunteers were opening all the bags. They stated that they were collecting items to be donated to charity. There were tires, tubes, pitstops, shirts, bottles. It was unbelievable the amount of stuff left behind that no one claimed. |
| 2014-08-19 1:03 PM in reply to: austhokie |
Master 9705    Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Originally posted by austhokie Originally posted by runswithcrazydog I'm still here just nothing new to add about the course. I did see the final run course is posted today with aid stations. And the comment that "special needs bags will not be returned". http://www.ironman.com/~/media/f7260949c01c40d59907fba1621c8ad0/cha... That's really crappy that we can't retrieve our bags in some way. I'm not going to put dry socks or a long sleeve in my bag if I can't get back my tri top and other socks. How hard is it to leave the bags there so at least our family member can pick up after we pass by? I can't tell you how much it ticked me off to see some random person post on FB the photo of their haul from IM Boulder run special needs. She took home a year's supply of gu, nice bottles, sunglasses, etc. She said they dumped out all of the bags and took what they wanted. That's just wrong. seriously! WTF!! I know when we did B2B last year - I did the half, friends did the full - all the bags were just piled up and you grabbed them if you wanted the next day - everything else was donated to charity - volunteers couldn't just pick through them - makes me really consider what I am going to put in them for sure - like, if its cool, do I want to start with my light-weight/long-sleeve bike jacket, that I may have to take off half-way through - especially if I won't get it back Oh, I know. My husband waded into that mess at B2B and got my SN bags. I like most of the changes made at B2B but the "no morning cloths bag" and the "pile o' SN bags" are not improvements, IMHO. At Vineman, our bike SN bags were not returned but it was super easy to get your run SN bag as you were leaving. |
| 2014-08-19 8:06 PM in reply to: jmkizer |
Member 1083 | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Okay just going to throw this out there. I am not concerned about getting my special needs bags back. We have access to them during the race. If you want what's in there just take it when you go by. We know this now so we can plan our day. |
| 2014-08-20 12:23 PM in reply to: godekjames |
Master 2725 Washington, DC Metro | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Originally posted by godekjames Hey aushokie, it looks loike we are the only ones left on this thread. From one Hokie (VT '87) to another, good luck! I'm still here, just feeling way too much like a slacker and unworthy to participate in the conversation |
My training has been lackluster at best, and I'm hoping just to survive! Ok, pity party over.| 2014-08-20 9:13 PM in reply to: Sous |
Regular 165 | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Ive been dormant as well. Just coming off racing Toughman in Alabama and I have to say it went fairly well. I nailed the swim and bike like I wanted but really faded on the run as usual. Wasn't hurting or cramping, just didn't have the mental energy to give it any more. Not sure what that was about. No GI issues, or mechanicals. It was positive energy overall though for the next runnup to the race. If I can just get this last discipline down. The run is such a mental blockade for me. A few weeks to get it together. Its been hot here in Chattanooga, upper 90s next couple days. Hope it cools down a bit over the next month. |
| 2014-08-21 5:45 AM in reply to: Sous |
| 1159 | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Originally posted by Sous Originally posted by godekjames Hey aushokie, it looks loike we are the only ones left on this thread. From one Hokie (VT '87) to another, good luck! I'm still here, just feeling way too much like a slacker and unworthy to participate in the conversation we all have those days/weeks - one day at a time - let's rock it! |
| 2014-08-21 5:46 AM in reply to: hornjs |
| 1159 | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread 37 days! this time September 28th, we will be tackling each other in the swim line trying to get the best positioning  |
| 2014-08-21 7:07 AM in reply to: austhokie |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Have all of you been following the various Facebook forums? How many are there? The official page and then two or three groups and then there is a local to the Raleigh area IM Chat FB group. I was trying to tell someone about the main story lines and freak outs. There have definitely been times that I cannot even look at them -- all that negative energy. Now I just find it to be funny Story summary:
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| 2014-08-21 7:17 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Facebook groups that I know of
And then there's the officla (?) page: Ironman Chattanooga |
| 2014-08-21 7:38 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
| 1159 | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Originally posted by jmkizer Have all of you been following the various Facebook forums? How many are there? The official page and then two or three groups and then there is a local to the Raleigh area IM Chat FB group. I was trying to tell someone about the main story lines and freak outs. There have definitely been times that I cannot even look at them -- all that negative energy. Now I just find it to be funny Story summary:
they are soo hilarious to watch - even as a first-timer - some of the stressing going on... I would add OMG special needs drop off isn't noted in the schedule of events, that needs to be changed what do you mean, I can't check-in on Saturday |
| 2014-08-21 7:41 AM in reply to: austhokie |
Master 9705 Raleigh, NC area | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Originally posted by austhokie Originally posted by jmkizer they are soo hilarious to watch - even as a first-timer - some of the stressing going on... I would add OMG special needs drop off isn't noted in the schedule of events, that needs to be changed what do you mean, I can't check-in on Saturday Have all of you been following the various Facebook forums? How many are there? The official page and then two or three groups and then there is a local to the Raleigh area IM Chat FB group. I was trying to tell someone about the main story lines and freak outs. There have definitely been times that I cannot even look at them -- all that negative energy. Now I just find it to be funny Story summary:
It really is funny! |
| 2014-08-21 11:04 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
Pro 5123 Canandaigua NY | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Still following this group and training for the race, between training and work havent had a lot of time to post or really much to add. I do find some of the FB posts humorous, but I guess that everyone approaches the race with thier own anxiety and nervousness. Keep training strong, we are almost to the starting line!! |
| 2014-08-21 11:09 AM in reply to: jmkizer |
| 17 | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Hi, everyone! I am new here, but I've been lurking for a while. IMCHOO is going to be my first IM. I am using Don Fink's Competitive Program plan. So far so good. The only thing I am really stressed about is the weather  And wetsuits. And the swim start at 7:40. And the bike course being 113.5 miles. And about Little Debbie being a sponsor for IMCHOO. That's it |
| 2014-08-21 2:45 PM in reply to: KatiaRun |
Veteran 283 Va Beach | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Originally posted by KatiaRun Hi, everyone! I am new here, but I've been lurking for a while. IMCHOO is going to be my first IM. I am using Don Fink's Competitive Program plan. So far so good. The only thing I am really stressed about is the weather And wetsuits. And the swim start at 7:40. And the bike course being 113.5 miles. And about Little Debbie being a sponsor for IMCHOO. That's it DO NOT STRESS over what you can't control! The weather is was it is and you will be OK either way. I suck at swimming and just did the 2.4 mile swim in Chattanooga last Sat, I was 14 min faster than my fastest IM (7 so far) wearing only trishorts. The bike is longer as it stands now, but is subject to change, nothing is written in stone yet. What you can control is your training and it sounds like you are in good shape so far. Press through the last few weeks of training, get your gear in order, have your bike serviced and roll with the rest. It's all good. The biggest thing to remember is that your race most likely will not go exactly as planned. Be ready to adjust plans (weather, nutrition, bike mechanicals, etc. Practice your race hydration and nutrition during your workouts and then have a backup plan in case you drop something or you get sick of something. Always, Always stay positive no matter what happens! If you look looks you will miss some time goal or some such, stay positive, move on and enjoy the day. Nobody will care about your time, stay focused on the goal to finish. You will do fine if you have done the training, stay within yourself on the bike an let the rest roll! Good luck and NO STRESS, Jim |
| 2014-08-21 2:48 PM in reply to: austhokie |
Veteran 283 Va Beach | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Originally posted by austhokie Originally posted by Skyhawk Another Hokie here! VT '77 Hokies represent! VT'05 VTCC'05 here VTCC '87 E Company all 4 years. Retired Navy, Great job raising money for the wounded troops! |
| 2014-08-22 7:54 AM in reply to: godekjames |
| 1159 | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Originally posted by godekjames Originally posted by austhokie Originally posted by Skyhawk Another Hokie here! VT '77 Hokies represent! VT'05 VTCC'05 here VTCC '87 E Company all 4 years. Retired Navy, Great job raising money for the wounded troops! oh the nightmare...lol! I didn't live in E company hallway, but I did live in F for a while as a rat...oh the pain |
| 2014-08-22 9:43 AM in reply to: austhokie |
Regular 138 Georgia | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Good to see the Corps represented well. I should modify my credentials to VTCC '77 F-Squadron. Hijack over. |
| 2014-08-22 10:23 AM in reply to: Skyhawk |
| 1159 | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Originally posted by Skyhawk Good to see the Corps represented well. I should modify my credentials to VTCC '77 F-Squadron. Hijack over. i think we've totally hijacked now! for the hokies (specially the VTCC contingent) - have you seen that Brodie and Rasche have been torn down? thinking maybe we need to have a VTCC photo taken while in Chatt - anyone interested? |
| 2014-08-22 10:49 AM in reply to: austhokie |
Veteran 283 Va Beach | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Originally posted by austhokie Originally posted by Skyhawk Good to see the Corps represented well. I should modify my credentials to VTCC '77 F-Squadron. Hijack over. i think we've totally hijacked now! for the hokies (specially the VTCC contingent) - have you seen that Brodie and Rasche have been torn down? thinking maybe we need to have a VTCC photo taken while in Chatt - anyone interested? I was lucky enough to get a brick from Rasche during the demolition, I have a classmate who is the Corps alumni director. Stopping by VT on my way to Chattanooga from Va Beach for the Ga Tech football. I'll be in Chattanooga the Sun before the race. Staying at the Marriott Residence Inn, I'm up for a VT Picture |
| 2014-08-22 10:51 AM in reply to: godekjames |
| 1159 | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Originally posted by godekjames Originally posted by austhokie Originally posted by Skyhawk Good to see the Corps represented well. I should modify my credentials to VTCC '77 F-Squadron. Hijack over. i think we've totally hijacked now! for the hokies (specially the VTCC contingent) - have you seen that Brodie and Rasche have been torn down? thinking maybe we need to have a VTCC photo taken while in Chatt - anyone interested? I was lucky enough to get a brick from Rasche during the demolition, I have a classmate who is the Corps alumni director. Stopping by VT on my way to Chattanooga from Va Beach for the Ga Tech football. I'll be in Chattanooga the Sun before the race. Staying at the Marriott Residence Inn, I'm up for a VT Picture i'm jealous - I wanted a brick, but no joy...my rat year was in Rasche and then we moved to Monteith my other 3 years |
| 2014-08-22 2:13 PM in reply to: austhokie |
Veteran 323 Vicksburg | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Originally posted by austhokie they are soo hilarious to watch - even as a first-timer - some of the stressing going on... I would add OMG special needs drop off isn't noted in the schedule of events, that needs to be changed what do you mean, I can't check-in on Saturday To be fair, she was looking at the schedule and trying to get a handle on what to do when. She reviewed an athlete guide from another IM and it did indicate a special needs drop off on the schedule. There's a lot to take in and wrap your mind around the logistics of everything when you haven't done this before. And you sure don't want to mess up and miss a drop off time. It's easy for many with more experience to be snarky, but really it's more helpful if people just answer the question and move on. Highly annoying that so many continue to pile on with the "OMG you're so stupid" type comments. Not pointing the finger at anyone here. |
| 2014-08-22 2:27 PM in reply to: runswithcrazydog |
Veteran 283 Va Beach | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread I'm doing a 19 mile run this week and have the Rock N Roll 1/2 in Va a Beach on the 31 of Aug. I' m thinking the 19 will be my longest and I'll start a 4 week run taper. What is the longest run you guys are planning |
| 2014-08-22 2:43 PM in reply to: godekjames |
Veteran 323 Vicksburg | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread I did 18 last week. Dropping back to 12 this week because I have an oly race tomorrow so I will just add another 6 miles afterward (and that's about all I'll be good for). 18 again next week and that will be it. |
| 2014-08-22 2:58 PM in reply to: 0 |
Veteran 200 Houston, TX | Subject: RE: Ironman Chattanooga : Official Thread Originally posted by runswithcrazydog I did 18 last week. Dropping back to 12 this week because I have an oly race tomorrow so I will just add another 6 miles afterward (and that's about all I'll be good for). 18 again next week and that will be it. My longest runs were/are 15 miles. I've done about 5 of them now with one being last night. Asking the question what is someone's longest run is like asking if they eat macaroni and cheese with a spoon or a fork. Does it really matter? I'm willing to bet we all the run the same 26.2 run (or farther depending on the RD). When people ask this question it always baffles me. There's value in the distance if it's more of a mental thing for yourself but the added fitness you gain from such extreme training runs is very debatable for anything beyond the 15 mile territory. You add in the combined fatigue from swimming and biking your likelihood of injury creep drastically rises. FWIW - I don't run more than 15 mile runs during IM training and my goal pace is 8:30/mile and a run split of 3:40-3:50 range. The trick is to become so strong on the bike you are fresh for the run. You can be the greatest runner in the world, but without superb bike fitness it will mean nothing. Goggle the African marathon world professionals that attempted an Ironman years back. None of them could run off the bike. Edited by Fmode11 2014-08-22 3:00 PM |
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